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OSCA 2024 · 461433 · Skill level 4

Pet Groomer: OSCA 461433

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Pet Groomer is OSCA 2024 code 461433. It corresponds to ANZSCO 361113 Pet Groomer, which is on the ROL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 461433

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

The job

What a pet groomer does

Washes, dries, brushes, combs, cuts and styles pets' coats, clips their nails and cleans their ears.

Skill level 4: Certificate II or III, or at least 1 year of relevant experience

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Washes, shampoos and dries pets' coats
  • Brushes and combs pets' coats to remove tangles and mats
  • Trims and cuts pets' coats to desired length and style
  • Clips pets' nails to ensure they are an appropriate length
  • Cleans pets' ears to remove dirt and debris
  • Identifies health issues in pets, such as ear infections, skin conditions or tooth decay, and informs pet owners
  • Provides services such as teeth brushing and anal gland expression
  • Maintains cleanliness and hygiene of grooming tools and equipment
  • Provides advice and recommendations to pet owners regarding grooming techniques and products

Unit group 4614

Other occupations in Domestic Animal Care Workers

Questions

OSCA 461433: common questions

What is the OSCA code for pet groomer?
The OSCA 2024 code is 461433 (Pet Groomer), skill level 4. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 461433?
ANZSCO 361113 Pet Groomer. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Pet Groomer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 361113 Pet Groomer is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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